Sites of sanctuaries and religious foundations
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8.3 Sites of sanctuaries and religious foundations
Main Micael shrines
1. Sanctuary of St Michael Archangel - Monte Sant'Angelo (FG)
Official site of the rock sanctuary, heart of the Micaelic cult in the West. Contains sections on: history, apparitions, liturgy, pilgrimages, timetables, events. Includes virtual tour and possibility of booking masses or group accommodation.
2. Sacra di San Michele - Avigliana (TO)
Abbey symbol of Piedmont, run by the Rosminian community. It offers information on celebrations, spirituality, hiking routes and the 'Stairway of the Dead'.
3. Skellig Michael - Ireland's Sacred Rock
Site maintained by the Irish Heritage Service. Contains information on the monastic site and the visit (by boat only), with links to UNESCO.
Minor shrines and foundations dedicated to Archangel Michael
1. Sanctuary of San Michele - Cagnano Varano (FG)
One of the Gargano's minor rock sanctuaries, with legends and popular tradition.
2. Sanctuary San Michele - Monte Tancia (RI)
Sheet by the Saint Michael's Path: history, excursion, rural cult and oral testimonies.
3. Sanctuary of San Michele - Sant'Angelo a Fasanella (SA)
A well-maintained site recounting the history, worship, events and folklore of the Campania sanctuary.
Religious foundations and congregations linked to the cult of St. Michael
4. Rosminian Congregation - Sacra di San Michele
Religious order guardian of the Sacra; offers retreats and micaelic spirituality.
5. Mont-Saint-Michel Foundation - Monastic Fraternity of Jerusalem
Site of the fraternity that animates the abbey. Includes liturgy schedules, lectio divina, spirituality of welcome.
6. Sanctuary of Monte Sant'Angelo - Friars Minor (Custodians)
o the Order of Friars Minor, custodians of the Gargano sanctuary, with a focus on Franciscan spirituality and the link with St Michael.